News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Davos - a good day gone bad

Skis were waxed (with klister). Then it started to snow a little bit. Then the sun peaked back out. Then it started to snow hard - dump down buckets. The skis were instantly iced up and going nowhere.,

By Zach Caldwell
Dec 9, 2007

Randall and Freeman 37th and 50th in Dvos

Kikkan Randall was 37th Saturday in a women's 10K classic technique race. Kris Freeman was 50th in the men's 15K.,

By USST
Dec 9, 2007

MNU Wins Wildcat Open

Northern Michigan University took five of the top 10 places in the men’s race and the women’s skiers took the top two places on Saturday at the Wildcat Open,

By David Faiella
Dec 9, 2007

Applying Toko Klister Grip Spray Green

Carbon Klister Grip Spray Green is a very convenient and effective product. When conditions are between hard wax and klister, it is very effective to use a thin klister binder and cover it with hard wax. ,

By Ian Harvey
Dec 8, 2007

Lower Noquemanon Trail grooming policy change

Due to the high walking traffic, the Tourist Park trailhead will not be groomed on a regular basis this winter. Many people walk on the trail, through the groomed tracks, destroying the grooming efforts.,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Dec 8, 2007

Freeman in Kuusamo

Andy Newell talks with Kris Freeman in this video interview and race footage about his 5th place finish in the 15k CL. World Cup in Kuusamo Finland.,

By xski
Dec 8, 2007

Video Interview from Hochfilzen, Austria with Coach Per Nilsson

US Biathlon Coach Per Nilsson commented on the conditions here leading up to Friday’s Sprint competitions in the following video interview.,

By US Biathlon Association
Dec 8, 2007

Lowell Bailey Leads US Men with 37th in Biathlon Sprint

Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) topped all of his US teammates with one-penalty shooting to finish 37th in the 10K Sprint today.,

By US Biathlon Association
Dec 8, 2007

Legends Beardsley and Giese to announce West Itasca Opener/JOQ

Marathon running legend, Dick Beardsley has teamed up with XC skiing champion Chad Giese as the co-Announcers of the West Itasca Opener/JOQ XC ski races held on January 12-13, 2008 at Rainbow Resort.,

By CXC Skiing
Dec 7, 2007

Davos

Hopes are high for the weekend. Speaking for myself, it’s alarming how quickly satisfaction with a successful day fades into hunger for more. We all want to see Kris go out and uncork another one.,

By Zach Caldwell
Dec 7, 2007

Live and on-demand World Cup video

The World Championship Sports Network is offering complete live and on-demand video of the FIS World Cup season and exclusive access to winner results, photo galleries, behind-the-scenes features and more, via a $4.95 monthly subscription.,

By WCSN
Dec 7, 2007

Ski Camp in Norway, May 20-29

n May of 2008, Jerome Racing and Salomon are hosting an eight-day, on-snow training camp for adult cross country skiers in beautiful Sognefjell, Norway.,

By Scott Jerome
Dec 7, 2007

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